This Fix Kit includes iFixit’s iOpener, a tablet opening tool designed to apply heat directly and evenly to case components joined with adhesive. Once the adhesive is softened with heat applied by the iOpener, the adhesive can be sliced using the many tools included in the iOpener kit. This toolkit is designed specifically for the iPad, but works with all tablets, smartphones, or other electronics needing heat application in the disassembly process. The iOpener is heated in the microwave and is reusable.

Note: When performing the repair, you may damage the bezel or Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna. You may want to buy those parts just in case and if you don't end up using either of them, you can return them.

問題

My son is 5 years old. So as you can suspect, he dropped and it, shattering the corner and sending a large crack across the entirety of the screen. I bought a screen protector to cover the cracks, until he dropped it again. After the other corner was splintered, it was time.

修理

I followed the instructions exactly. My girlfriend kept giving helpful hints and tidbits about how to make things move a little more smoothly. I would simply respond by saying "I'm just following the instructions." I felt like Emmet.

The instructions by iFixit were clear and concise. The warnings to go slow and tips about this or that, were extremely helpful.

アドバイス

Follow the instructions. Go slow, have patience, stay organized, and if the corners are cracked, like mine. Take special care to stick as close the to instructions as you can. After the screen was been removed, I was able to use a utility knife to release the adhesive from the remaining shards of glass. To remove the glass from inside the iPad, I used the vacuum with a brush head attached to the hose.

Then, when the iPad was fully assembled, I used the packing tape to clean up the tiny pieces of glass strewn across the table.

After the repair is complete, I recommend a good screen protector and case for your shiny new iPad screen.

問題

My son is 5 years old. So as you can suspect, he dropped and it, shattering the corner and sending a large crack across the entirety of the screen. I bought a screen protector to cover the cracks, until he dropped it again. After the other corner was splintered, it was time.

修理

問題

iPad screen was shattered

修理

I was able to remove the iPad with the help of the iFIXIT Kit. it was the dented corner that made it more difficult. I was able to push the metal back but not completely as the corners started to split the metal. I then took a Dremel and smoothed out the corners and lowered edges to allow the glass to fit. its now a 100% fit just one corner that is a bit more raised but 100% sealed. The dremel also worked to polish out the dented corners.

The biggest issue really was the Home Button cable.

アドバイス

tools needed: fixit parts, iFixit repair kit, watch the videos, a can of compressed air, a Dremel. (a bag of swear words and lots of patients)

問題

iPad screen was shattered

修理

I was able to remove the iPad with the help of the iFIXIT Kit. it was the dented corner that made it more difficult. I was able to push the metal back but not completely as the corners started to split the metal. I then took a Dremel and smoothed out the corners and . . .

問題

Dropped my 5-year old iPad 4 onto the pavement

修理

The whole process went relatively well.

アドバイス

If your glass is shattered or cracked anywhere near the edges, get ready to deal with lots of little pieces of glass. Work on a surface that is easy to clean. WEAR EYE PROTECTION!!! Several times, during the process, the glass would further shatter and pieces would fly all over.

問題

Dropped my 5-year old iPad 4 onto the pavement

修理

The whole process went relatively well.

アドバイス

If your glass is shattered or cracked anywhere near the edges, get ready to deal with lots of little pieces of glass. Work on a surface that is easy to clean. WEAR EYE PROTECTION!!! Several times, during the process . . .

アドバイス

問題

3 foot drop onto hardwood floor completely shattered the glass.

修理

I followed the directions for the most part. Due to the sheer amount of damage I didn't heat the adhesive for fear of overheating LCD or some other component. I'm not sure if this is an acual concern, but basically the glass was off other than the thousands of shards glued around the perimeter. I removed these with a razor and patience. I removed the glass prior to odering parts so I used my own tools and the review is for the parts only

アドバイス

The adhesive strips would not hold the side of the screen down that the digitizer strip is on (bottom left). The surfaces were clean, no glass or glue residue, and i sat a large reference book on the screen overnight after installation. this corner popped up shortly after removoing the book. I had to add some adhesive compound to this side, which was a difficult task in itself since I did not want to completely lift the glass off again, the rest was sticking well. The adhesive is simply inadequate for the upward pressure the new digitizer ribbon places in this corner. I replaced all cables exacly where the factory ones were so I feel this is not a install error or anything of that nature.

The parts work perfectly, but consider using an adhesive alternative or plan to add something stronger to the bottom ans left sides during installation.

Side note: they used excellent, more eco-friendly packaging. Perforated paper and a strudy box. Much better than the excessive plastic that many others use and tends to perform poorly anyway due to poor packing technique.

問題

3 foot drop onto hardwood floor completely shattered the glass.

修理

I followed the directions for the most part. Due to the sheer amount of damage I didn't heat the adhesive for fear of overheating LCD or some other component. I'm not sure if this is an acual concern, but basically the glass was off othe . . .

問題

After three years, my self-described clumsy wife finally dropped her iPad 4 the right way and shattered the glass screen.

修理

The repair was super hairy at first--as it happens, the exact spot where the guide tells you to start prying open the front panels is where my iPad's screen was utterly shattered. So rather than carefully prying up the edge of the glass with the spudger and using the picks to open the front panel, I started the job by picking away what felt like billions of tiny little glass shards that were still firmly glued to the iPad frame. It took hours, HOURS, to get the glass separated, all the while I'm puffing up little clouds of glass shards as the panel broke further.

The amazing part: Once the panel is open, the rest of the repair, while extremely delicate, is also exceptionally easy.

アドバイス

USE A HAIR DRYER OR A HEAT GUN. Look, I love iFixit--they've helped me sufficiently repair two Apple products now--but the heat tool they sent, the iOpener I think it's called... meh. Maybe the thing will work if used under ideal circumstances, but for me, running back and forth to the microwave, watching to make sure the thing didn't explode, making sure I only did 30 seconds at a time, making sure I only heated the thing 2 minutes apart... it was pretty burdensome. And even after all that, it only barely seemed to move the needle on the adhesive. Once I stopped using the iOpener and started using a hair dryer, things were MUCH easier.

But in iFixit's defense, once I got to the new glass panel, they had already installed ALL of the necessary adhesive labels, the camera mount, the home button, which all made the installation super easy and quick.

問題

After three years, my self-described clumsy wife finally dropped her iPad 4 the right way and shattered the glass screen.

修理

The repair was super hairy at first--as it happens, the exact spot where the guide tells you to start prying open the front panels is where my iPad's screen was utterly shattered. . . .

問題

Cracked screen

修理

The repair went ok—a cracked screen makes the glass removal much more difficult. The main issue was reassembly and especially the home button cable. It is extremely difficult to get that back into place and, unfortunately, the tools do not make it easy.

As it stands now, the home button is unreliable and not sure if I need to disassemble to try reseating the cable again.

アドバイス

The tweezers really need an offset to be able to keep the ribbon cable flat enabling you to work around the recessed location of the socket.

The screen comes with a blank home button but no instructions on if this should be replaced by the original or left as is. I used the blank one and wondering if this is part of the new problem.

問題

Cracked screen

修理

The repair went ok—a cracked screen makes the glass removal much more difficult. The main issue was reassembly and especially the home button cable. It is extremely difficult to get that back into place and, unfortunately, the tools do not make it easy.

問題

I had flickering vertical grey lines accross the entire screen. I thought it could be a bad cable.

修理

The repair went flawlessly. Screen and cables were replaced with no issues. Unfortunately, that didn't fix the original problem. I am guessing the real issue is the graphics on the logic board.

アドバイス

You have to know when to quit. The repair was worth a try, but a new logic board in an old iPad is approaching the cost of buying one that already works. I'm glad I tried and would not hesitate to attempt to fix a broken iPad in the future.

問題

I had flickering vertical grey lines accross the entire screen. I thought it could be a bad cable.

修理

The repair went flawlessly. Screen and cables were replaced with no issues. Unfortunately, that didn't fix the original problem. I am guessing the real issue is the graphics on the logic board.

アドバイス

問題

The Screen Was shattered

修理

THe repair was successful but the iOpener was not as useful as expected. Essentially it did not warm the glue of the iPad enough to remove the screen well. If doing it again I would likely use a hair dryer or heat gun to warm the iPad more and loosen the glue rather than the iOpener.

アドバイス

The glue does need to be warmed rather a lot to remove the front panel, I found the iOpener to not be as effective as I had expected.

問題

The Screen Was shattered

修理

THe repair was successful but the iOpener was not as useful as expected. Essentially it did not warm the glue of the iPad enough to remove the screen well. If doing it again I would likely use a hair dryer or heat gun to warm the iPad more and loosen the glue rather than th . . .

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Speak out for your right to repair.

New York,

New Yorkers stand up for what they believe in. And we're asking you to
stand up for repair.

This year, New York could be the first state in the nation to pass the Fair Repair Act,
A8192 and
S618.
We have a chance to guarantee our right to repair electronic
equipment—like smartphones, computers, and even farm equipment. We have a
chance to protect local repair jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that
keep getting squeezed out by manufacturers.

It’s not going to be easy. Manufacturers are standing in the
way. When your stuff breaks, they want to be the only people allowed to fix it.
So far, they’ve managed to stop Fair Repair legislation before your
representatives get a chance to vote on it. We’ve got to be louder than their
lobbyists.

The Fair Repair Act, known as
A8192 and
S618,
requires manufacturers to provide owners
and independent repair businesses with fair access to service information,
security updates, and replacement parts. Tell your state representative to
support S618. Tell them you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for your right to repair.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair.

Massachusetts,

The people of Massachusetts have always stood up for their
right to repair. In 2012, voters passed a law that ensured
residents' right to repair their car wherever they wanted.
Now, it's time to do the same for electronics and other equipment.

With the Digital Right to Repair Act,
H.143
and S.96,
we have a chance to guarantee our right to repair electronics—like
smartphones, computers, and even farm equipment. The Digital Right to
Repair Act requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
information businesses with fair access to service information, security
updates, and replacement parts.

But we need your help. Big manufacturers don't want this
bill passed. And they're working hard to defeat it.

If you think you have a right to repair your products, find out who
represents you in the Massachusetts legislature. Tell them repair is good
for the environment, good for consumers, and good for business. Tell
them you support the Digital Right to Repair Act, S.96 and H.143.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair.

Nebraska,

This year, the people of Nebraska have a chance to guarantee
their right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment,
digital equipment, and even cell phones.

It’s yours. You own it. You shouldn’t have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. The Fair Repair Act, or LB 67,
is simple. It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent
repair businesses with fair access to service information and replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get back on with your
life.

But manufacturers don’t like that idea. When
your tractor breaks or your cell phone stops working, they want to be the
only people who can fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want
for parts and service.

It’s time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair jobs—the
corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed out. Find
out who represents you in the Nebraska state legislature. Tell them you support
the bipartisan Fair Repair Act, LB 67. Tell them that you believe repair
should be fair, affordable, and accessible. Stand up for the right to repair
in Nebraska.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Dear Minnesotans,

Minnesota has a chance to become the first state in the nation to pass
"Fair Repair" legislation. SF 15, or the Fair Repair bill, guarantees our
right to repair digital equipment like computers, refrigerators, cell phones
and tractors. It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent
repair shops with access to repair information and replacement parts—so you
have the resources you need to fix things quickly and affordably.

But we need your help. Manufacturers don’t want a Fair Repair bill. When
your tractor breaks or your cell phone stops working, they want to be the
only people who can fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want.

Find out who represents you in Minnesota's legislatures. Tell them that
you want the right to repair your purchases. Tell them you support a
bipartisan Fair Repair bill, SF 15. Tell them repair is good for the
environment, good for consumers, and good for businesses.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Dear Kansans,

Kansas has a chance to become the first state in the nation to pass
"Fair Repair" legislation. HB 2122, or the Fair Repair Act, guarantees our
right to repair digital equipment like computers, refrigerators, cell phones
and tractors. It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent
repair shops with access to repair information and replacement parts—so you
have the resources you need to fix things quickly and affordably.

But we need your help. Manufacturers don’t want a Fair Repair bill. When
your tractor breaks or your cell phone stops working, they want to be the
only people who can fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want.

Find out who represents you in Kansas' legislature. Tell them that
you want the right to repair your purchases. Tell them you support a
bipartisan bill. Tell them repair is good for farmers, good for consumers, and good for businesses.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Dear Wyomingites,

Wyoming has a chance to become the first state in the nation to pass
"Fair Repair" legislation. HB 199, or the Fair Repair Act, guarantees our
right to repair digital equipment like computers, refrigerators, cell phones
and tractors. It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent
repair shops with access to repair information and replacement parts—so you
have the resources you need to fix things quickly and affordably.

But we need your help. Manufacturers don’t want a Fair Repair bill. When
your tractor breaks or your cell phone stops working, they want to be the
only people who can fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want.

Find out who represents you in Wyoming's legislature. Tell them that
you want the right to repair your purchases. Tell them you support a
bipartisan bill. Tell them repair is good for farmers, good for consumers, and good for businesses.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Dear Washingtonians,

Washington has a chance to become the first state in the nation to pass
"Fair Repair" legislation. The Fair Repair Act guarantees our
right to repair digital equipment like computers, refrigerators, cell phones
and tractors. It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent
repair shops with access to repair information and replacement parts—so you
have the resources you need to fix things quickly and affordably.

But we need your help. Manufacturers don’t want a Fair Repair bill. When
your tractor breaks or your cell phone stops working, they want to be the
only people who can fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want.

Find out who represents you in Washington's legislature. Tell them that
you want the right to repair your purchases. Tell them you support a
bipartisan bill. Tell them repair is good for farmers, good for consumers, and good for businesses.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Tennessee,

This year, the people of Tennessee have a chance to guarantee their
right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment, digital
equipment, and even cell phones.

It's yours. You own it. You shouldn't have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. The Fair Repair Act is simple.
It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers don't like that idea. When your tractor breaks or
your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can
fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and
service.

It's time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair
jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed out.
Find out who represents you in the Tennessee General Assembly. Tell
them you support the Fair Repair Act, SB 888 in the Senate
and HB 1382 in the
House. Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for the right to repair in Tennessee.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Illinois,

This year, the people of Illinois have a chance to guarantee their
right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment, digital
equipment, and even cell phones.

It's yours. You own it. You shouldn't have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. The Digital Fair Repair Act is simple.
It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers don't like that idea. When your tractor breaks or
your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can
fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and
service.

It's time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair
jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed
out. Find out who represents you in the Illinois General Assembly. Tell
them you support the Digital Fair Repair Act, HB3030.
Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for the right to repair in Illinois.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Iowa,

This year, the people of Iowa have a chance to guarantee their
right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment, digital
equipment, and even cell phones.

It's yours. You own it. You shouldn't have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. Iowa's Right to Repair Act, HF556, is simple.
It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers like John Deere and Apple don't like that idea. When your tractor breaks or
your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can
fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and
service.

It's time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair
jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed
out. Find out who represents you in the Iowa legislature. Tell
them you support the Right to Repair Act, HF556.
Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for the right to repair in Iowa.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

North Carolina,

This year, the people of North Carolina have a chance to guarantee their
right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment, digital
equipment, and even cell phones.

It's yours. You own it. You shouldn't have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. North Carolina's Fair Repair Act, H. 663, is simple.
It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers like John Deere and Apple don't like that idea. When your tractor breaks or
your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can
fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and
service.

It's time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair
jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed
out. Find out who represents you in the North Carolina legislature. Tell
them you support the Fair Repair Act, H. 663.
Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for the right to repair in North Carolina.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Missouri,

This year, the people of Missouri have a chance to guarantee their
right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment, digital
equipment, and even cell phones.

It's yours. You own it. You shouldn't have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. Missouri's Fair Repair Act, HB1178, is simple.
It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers like John Deere and Apple don't like that idea. When your tractor breaks or
your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can
fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and
service.

It's time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair
jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed
out. Find out who represents you in the Missouri legislature. Tell
them you support the Fair Repair Act, HB1178.
Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for the right to repair in Missouri.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

New Hampshire,

This year, the people of New Hampshire have a chance to guarantee their
right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment, digital
equipment, and even cell phones.

It's yours. You own it. You shouldn't have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. New Hampshire's upcoming Right to Repair Act is simple.
It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers like John Deere and Apple don't like that idea. When your tractor breaks or
your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can
fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and
service.

It's time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair
jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed
out. Find out who represents you in the New Hampshire legislature. Tell
them you support the Right to Repair Act.
Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for the right to repair in New Hampshire.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

New Jersey,

This year, the people of New Jersey have a chance to guarantee their
right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment, digital
equipment, and even cell phones.

It's yours. You own it. You shouldn't have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. New Jersey's upcoming Fair Repair Act, A4934 is simple.
It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers like John Deere and Apple don't like that idea. When your tractor breaks or
your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can
fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and
service.

It's time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair
jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed
out. Find out who represents you in the New Jersey legislature. Tell
them you support the Fair Repair Act, A4934.
Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for the right to repair in New Jersey.